Big Lots, Inc. - SWOT Analysis

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Big Lots is a broad line closeout retailer in the US. The company sells a range of branded products that have been over-produced or discontinued by manufacturers. Big Lots sells these products at prices well below 20% to 70% of discounter's prices. The company primarily operates in the US. It is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio and employs about 38,153 people as of January 2008. The company recorded revenues of $4,656.3 million during the fiscal year ended January 2008, a decrease of 1.8% compared to 2007. The decrease was primarily attributable to the lower store count in fiscal year 2008. The operating profit of the company was $236.5 million during fiscal year 2008, an increase of 40.9% over 2007. The net profit was $158.5 million in fiscal year 2008, an increase of 27.7% over 2007.

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